Saturday, January 24, 2015

My name is Suzy Quaife, from Australia, where I live on the far south east coast - not far from the sea but on a beautiful propertyand I am here to support this amazing event organized by Vicki. I am a great fan of Vicki, her blog, her wonderful creativity in her knitted items and her unique

wool and fibre nests, her travel adventures

and her extraordinary endeavours in fundraising for those

much less fortunate and disadvantaged souls than we

in so many ways.

♥♥♥♥♥

I have been blogging now for almost 5 years and

my world has changed and grown dramatically in so many

positive ways since the beginning.

As well as providing an opportunity to make new friends and increasing your readership

through this party it provides an opportunity for you

to showcase your blog and to share your talents with each other.There is much to learn in having a successful blogand there are many wonderful bloggerswilling to help and assistwhere they can.All you need to do is ask!!!♥♥♥

This is my special place where I come to createand let my spirit run free to expressmyself as a person and an artist!

My main mediums, as a Mixed Media Textile Artist, that I work with include fabrics (recycled, silks, satins, brocades), paper, textiles,

82 comments:

Hey Suzi, I love visiting your blog and these days I follow it via bloglovin' I have not blogged in at least 18 months actually I should go and see how long it has been, I didnt blog as I havent sewn a stitch and its not been fun but am about ready to pick up my needle thread and ribbons so thank you Suzi because I adore you blog so much that I am ready to play againI adore those agora goats of yours and to see them eating but,also weari g your beautiful pink rose reminded me of a few goats getting in and decimating my meagre garden I had when I was younger what a mess thanks SuziLove n hugs Belinda S. Xxoo

Good Saturday morning! Mr. Goat is my favorite! I am having my morning coffe, daydreaming of your magical garden and cabin! Dahlia's , luscious beauties. All your lace and bobbles create the memories of a more elegant time. Simpler time, of grace and consideration! I visited your fabulous blog frind , Vicki , OH MY! one of each please! Now I would be glamour indeed up here at the North Pole with just one of the amazing slouchy caps! Thank you for sharing more fantastic creative hearts to visit! xoDebieaselandquill.blogspot.compuddleduckgranger,blogspot.com

Hi sweet Suzy,your post is amazing. I love everything you do and I saw you shared the beautiful card you made for me ~ I love it so much! Your giveaway gift is stunning as always.Many hugs,Karen B. ~ Todolwen

Hi, dear Suzy. Yours in the first blog I'm visiting this year for the GYB party. I didn't participate this year because of the broken ankle. I'm thinking you will have many new followers who want to be inspired by your beautiful artwork.

I am a very happy follower of your as you create THE most gorgeous vintage inspired piece -and the photos and vignettes are just as beautiful. This has to be the most beautiful post of all!Thank you for a chance to win one of your exquisite creations!heartfullyinspired.blogspot.com

As a new follower I thoroughly enjoyed this post and seeing where you create and all of the beautiful work you do! I would be honored to receive one of your beautiful pieces. Gigi Harlan oldworldpatina.blogspot.com oldworldpaint@gmail.comThank you!

Happy Blog Party Day! Your blog is still a constant inspiration and a joy to visit. YOur work astounds me - like ambrosia for the eyes! Never ever stop making the world more beautiful with your creations. Best wishes - Shroo:)xx

as always Suzy enjoy all your beautiful creations. Vicki hasn't posted the listing yet, but getting a head start. so good to have a "live" visit with you day before yesterday. you have a fab giveaway... clock me in. visit again soon. kareninkenai@gmail.com at www.karendorcas.com (Alaska blue moose)

Suzy, I love opening your email and seeing all the beautiful creations. Now I feel I know you better that I see where you live and create. You are so organized. I hope when I get moved that I can create a craft area and get all my stash organized, too. I also love the little round foot stool shown in the photo of your crafting area. Your goat reminds me of a sheep. I did not know goats had hair like that. What a joy to see your beautiful flowers and buildings, too. It is Sunday morning here in Puerto Rico and I am having my coffee as I closely look at all the beauty in your email. Love and Blessings, Nancy Carr nancythedove@aol.com

Love this gorgeous blogpost. I sometimes look at your blog because i try to make fabric cards and get inspired by your beautiful cards. With such eye candy shown i now feel i have to say how much i love your creations. Margriet

Hello Suzi, Welcome to the Grow Your blog party:DI love your lace collection and the nature that's surrounding you.. Is really beautiful and these truly are inspiration to your work.Hope you'll have many new friends and followers this coming week. Huge hugs from Singapore

Oh wow your books are cards are just fabulous and your workspace and garden are both divine so I have just had to follow you! I am visiting here via the Grow Your Blog hop and look forward to popping back again soon. Have a great day. Sunshine Girl - Grow Your Blog Section 24.

I loved visiting your blog! I am new to the world of blogging, have so much to learn. Your friendliness and creativity are inspiring. Thank you for participating in this party and being generous and caring. ColleenColleenscustomquilting.com

Thanks for sharing your blog with us, your followers! There can never be too many pictures of your lovely work. You've really inspired me to add more fabric embellishments to my cards and to stop hoarding all of my pretty laces! Thanks for a chance to win the lovely collage.

Hi sweetie, your work and blog are so inspiring and gorgeous. Every time I visit I come away refreshed and inspired. Most of the pieces of art here I already knew, but some are new to me. Your recently made hearts are stunning, so gorgeous! And ohhh your garden, sigh, such a peaceful and beautiful place. Your sweet goats adding to the romantic atmosphere. Sending you big hugs, happy smiles and much party fun.

I was SO glad I found your blog. Your fabric and lace books made me so happy, as I am working on one right now. I simply adore your studio, too. It looks like it belongs in a magazine. Just stunning, including your garden.

I got a late start, but I'll definitely be back, because I really LOVE what you make.

Oh won't you send me one of those beautiful goats dear Suzy!:)))) They are such beauties. I loved every gorgeous creation in this post! I wonder if you are like me and never tire of seeing beautiful fabrics, trims and laces. It seems I am always on the lookout for more amazing textiles that others have tossed away. DO they not know all the beautiful things an artist like you cam make with them? Your studio is full of treasures. It is such a lovely place and I think a day spent in there going through all your things would be 'my perfect day'. The I would go out in the garden and smell every rose out there. I promise I would leave the shears in the garden house and only look :) I'm hoping that you never ever tire of sharing your life with us all. much love from me...

Hello Suzi! I am happy to say I found your lovely blog via the Grow Your Blog event. When I saw the lace and beauty on your site I instantly fell in love :) You truly create with passion and unique creativity.

I am a happy new follower and I am very eager to visit again. Take care! Hugs - Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose

I have to admit that whenever I need a little pick-me-up or inspiration, I come here and peruse your fabric books...I can't get enough of them.Everything you create is beautiful and so full of love for your craft.

Love all your creations! Glad to meet you here on "Grow Your Blog Party"! Such a lovely tour of your place too! Please include me in your drawing: http://gesmpccorner.blogspot.com (gemmeter12@gmail.com)

Hi Suzy - you know I LOVE your blog! You're one of Vicki's helper's, aren't you? Anyway, so am I so to be official...I'm Sandra, one of Vicki's helpers...thanks for being a GYBP 2015 blogger; enjoy the party!

Hi Suzy!What a delicious introduction to you , your work and the place where you live!I love it! It represents very well the way I imagine you in your world!Thanks for all the beauty you bring to our world!Hugs and kisses

Oh SuzyI'm in heaven!I've spent ten gorgeous minutes reading this post, oohing and aahing over your exquisite creations.Every piece of fabric and every piece of lace are chosen so thoughtfully, to create your beautiful works of art.You are so fortunate to have such a treasure chest of lace and fine fabrics - the best starting point!

I'm so inspired (if only I wasn't working) time is my enemy sadly.It won't be forever I know... my day will come!

I'm off to bed soon and I will dream of beautiful angels surrounded by clouds of lace – that’s heaven for sure!

Dearest Suzy,- yes beauty surely lies in your blog, your studio ,your garden and in you, my sweet friend.What a picturetrail of stunning art pieces from your creative heart and hands . I so admire your ability to turn every single little piece of fabric and lace, into some amazing stories ,which I soo love" reading" . Your journals are stunning pieces, and so are your collages, cards ,and all things coming from your hands. On top of that you are a most beautiful, and dear friend, so my visits here are also always filled with a special joy of sharing your precious friendship. With loving hugs and warm thoughts from Dorthe.I will write you later tonight ,dear !!!

Hi Suzy..I've been a follower of your blog for a while now. I stand in awe of your beautiful handmade creations. Your blog is one of my favorites. You are so inspiring.I'm so glad that you share your wonderful talents. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day.

Some time ago I discovered your blog and always visit because I really like your work. I must tell you that you're a great artist.But I have to ask: I love cloth books, but what is it used for? because sometimes you do things and then not know what to do with them. I know you sell, you have an Etsy shop, but I mean the practicality of them.I hope you take away my curiosity.I join the contest, despite not being in USA.Greetings and affectionMaru - Chilementeenlaluna@gmail.com

I cannot say which I enjoyed more, the pictures of your work or of the lovely garden and home. What a wonderful place to create. I see it on your work. Lovely. (P.S. do you teach or have classes online?)

Thanks for the chance to be inspired and perhaps win (fingers crossed) a bit of your work.

I have no words.. such beauty in layers and layers of fun textures.. my eyes so inspired.. every one a piece of true craftsmanship and art.. so glad I didn't miss it.. Love your work.. DeeDeeddsdoubles@hotmail.com

Oh my! That certainly was a feast for the eyes Suzy! So fantastic to see some beautiful older and newer(to me) pieces all together! and to revisit that amazing garden of yours. Gorgeous!Very partial to all your nature themed work I confess! ♥

Well, I will most likely trip on my lips when I get up to go to bed because my mouth fell open while I looked through your photos! Your artwork is magnificent! ALL of it! There is no way anyone could choose a favorite!

and your property!! no wonder you have such a creative soul! I wish I could just come visit for a day... but then, I might not want to leave!

Hello, Dear Heart! I felt as if I were on a cloud as I visited your peaceful creations. Thank you for taking me away from dealing with chemo, scans, doctor appointments and pain. I felt such loveliness radiating as I gazed at the hearts and the wearables. I do have a blog which I haven't kept up but perhaps I will post again soon - Gypsy Threads. Thank you for your gift you share with us.

Hello Suzy, from a bright and cold UK. I am returning your visit to my blog in the GYB party and have been blown away by your beautiful creations. Your stunning fabric books really caught my eye. I am envious of your craft room too. Your style is very different from anything I do so I will be adding you on Bloglovin to provide inspiration for me.

Oh! Dear, sweet Suzy,I don't know how you do it to find the time to create all of these wonderfully, beautiful heirloom style, femininely created pieces. I almost swoon every time you post another piece. You are definitely Heaven inspired. And the flowers in your garden are equally exquisite. You have a paradise there where you live.Here is my name:Teresa Swansonmy blog:http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/my email:tscat@sbcglobal.net

What, I haven't commented on this post before? Tut, tut. Now, what can I say that I haven't said many times before? You are such an inspiration to so many people, your creations are so beautiful and I am honoured to know you.I am so lucky to own some of your exquisite collages etc, and they are amongst my most treasured possessions. Already owning some doesn't stop me from coveting more though, lol, so of course I would love to win your gorgeous giveaway. xxx

Awesome artwork. I would love to win one of your creations. You are such an inspiration on the creations you create. Lovely. I am a new blogger and haven't done much with my blog yet. You certainly have a wonderful one. Here is mine - not quite where it needs to be yet. shesartsyfartsy.blogspot.com/ shesartsyfartsy@gmail.com

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog! I really do appreciate that. Your art work is stunning. I am particularly partial to anything heart shaped, and I love your heart shaped art work! I would love to know more about your angora goats. What is the process to get the angora to create with? What do you create?

I am in awe! Your pictures are so pretty and your work is simply amazing. I am in love with your textile work and am now your newest follower. Thanks for sharing your work and for visiting my blog. Jennifer gandjlav@leru.net

Your blog is so beautiful Suzy and I absolutely love coming here to be inspired. All your works are so gorgeous and full of love. I really like your studio pics as well, such a beautiful place to sit and be creative. Have a blessed and wonderful day.

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Creating for me is essential! It feeds my heart and soul. It is a large part of who I am.
I have a passion for vintage fabrics, silks, velvets, laces and embellishments inc. jewellery which I incorporate into my collages for journals etc.
My love also of antiques, time worn treasures - all things tarnished, tattered and pre-loved goes hand in hand with my creativity but above all I try to live a simple self-sufficient rural life style with my husband inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us here.